The BEST episodes of The UnXplained season 5

Every episode of The UnXplained season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The UnXplained season 5!

The UnXplained explores the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers, each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen, explore subjects that have mystified mankind for centuries — from mysterious structures and so-called “evil” places, to strange creatures and bizarre rituals.

Last Updated: 12/16/2024Network: HistoryStatus: Continuing
Tales of the Dearly Departed
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7.56
27 votes

#1 - Tales of the Dearly Departed

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2023

For over 100,000 years, humans have found ways to lay the dead to rest. Graves, tombs, cremations are all considered respectful ways to provide the deceased with a final resting place. Can some of these practises can preserve the soul for eternity?

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Extraordinary Structures
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7.43
37 votes

#2 - Extraordinary Structures

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2023

Throughout the world, there are ancient structures that defy explanation because even with today's technology they would be nearly impossible to duplicate. How were ancient civilizations able to build such extraordinary structures? And what purpose did they serve?

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The Power of Prophecy
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7.32
31 votes

#3 - The Power of Prophecy

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2023

Throughout history, many have claimed to be able to see into the future. These mystics, prophets, and clairvoyants received visions of events that changed the course of history. But what did their prophecies reveal? And what predictions did they make for the future of mankind?

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Lost Cities
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7.26
43 votes

#4 - Lost Cities

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2023

For centuries archaeologists and explorers have been obsessed with locating ancient cities lost to time. Some of these places are recorded in historical texts, while others are part of oral traditions and folklore.

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UFO Hotspots
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7.24
33 votes

#5 - UFO Hotspots

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2023

Every year, thousands of people report looking up at the sky and witnessing unidentified flying objects. A vast majority of these strange and disturbing incidents take place in the same locations on Earth. Is it possible that extraterrestrial spacecraft are repeatedly visiting Earth at so-called "UFO Hot Spots?"

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Curses Unleashed
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7.23
35 votes

#6 - Curses Unleashed

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2023

Throughout history, every major civilization has believed in curses, and their power to inflict harm on the unsuspecting. Today, many people are still afraid of walking into a cursed place or touching a reportedly-cursed object. But if curses are real then what brings them into existence? And how are they triggered?

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Mysterious Monsters
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7.22
37 votes

#7 - Mysterious Monsters

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2023

Throughout the world, there have been countless sightings of bizarre creatures that, based on eyewitness accounts, can only be described as monsters, and fearsome beasts that cannot be explained by science. Is it possible that there are terrifying monsters, lurking in the shadows of planet Earth?

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Sacred Rituals
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7.20
35 votes

#8 - Sacred Rituals

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/19/2023

Throughout human history, diverse cultures have all used sacred rituals to express their spiritual beliefs. And while some ceremonial practices may appear strange, there are many rituals that are thought to unlock incredible powers. So, is it possible that performing certain acts can connect humanity to a higher plane of existence?

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Earth's Unsolved Mysteries
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7.19
36 votes

#9 - Earth's Unsolved Mysteries

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/21/2023

The world is full of stunning displays of natural phenomena that are so spectacular and, at times, so strange they defy conventional wisdom. Can science explain Earth's mysteries? Or does human knowledge of the Earth only scratch the surface?

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Holy Relics
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7.12
34 votes

#10 - Holy Relics

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2023

Throughout history and across the globe, there have been many sacred relics believed to be imbued with mystical powers. Is it possible that these ordinary items, like a tooth, or a soldier's spear, can have the ability to perform miracles?

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